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SGAA Highlights Annual Award Recipients

October 11, 2005

The Sporting Goods Agents Association Annual Meeting will be held on the opening day of the Super Show in January 2006. Tim Maloney, Tim Maloney Sales Inc., will be inducted into The SGAA Hall of Fame. Tom Rogge, president of Cramer Products Inc., will

Rebel Sport Posts 7.3% Q1 Sales Increase

October 11, 2005

Rebel Sport Limited’s group sales revenue for the three months ended October 1, 2005 increased 7.3% to AU$77.8 million ($59.1 mm) when compared to the same quarter last year, including sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores.
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adidas-Salomon Increases Credit Facility to €2 Billion

October 11, 2005

adidas-Salomon signed a €2 billion Revolving Credit Facility, which was syndicated as an increase of the group’s €800 million revolving credit facility established in February. The amended facility increases the group’s financial flexibility and improves

SGMA: Athletic Footwear Running Strong in 2005

October 11, 2005

SGMA reported that, based on NPD Group data, a strong turnaround in the men’s category caused consumer spending for athletic footwear to rise 10% during the first half of 2005. Total spending for athletic footwear rose to $8.7 billion for the 2005 period,

EMS Appoints New Product Manager

October 11, 2005

Eastern Mountain appointed Dan Simon as Product Manager for Men’s Wearing Gear. His role will be critical to the future assortment of all men’s outerwear, apparel and accessories. As well as setting direction for the line of both Eastern Mountain Sports

Jake Jacobs Appointed President of Spyder

October 11, 2005

Spyder Active Sports named Jake Jacobs as president and chief operating officer. Mr. Jacobs, previously Spyder’s senior vice president, product, assumes the position of president from David Jacobs, the company’s founder, who will remain chief executive o

Early Snow Storm in Colorado Accellerates Opening Dates at Vail Resorts

October 11, 2005

An October snowstorm pounded Vail Resorts' ski resorts in Summit and Eagle counties, dumping more than 30 inches of snow on the slopes at Breckenridge and more than a foot at Keystone (17 inches), Beaver Creek (16 inches) and Vail (13 inches)…

Wolverine Third Quarter Sales Climb 7%; Increases Full-Year Guidance

October 5, 2005

Wolverine World Wide third quarter 2005 revenue totaled $279.1 million, a 7.0% increase over third quarter 2004 revenue of $260.9 million. Earnings per share for the third quarter of 2005 were 42 cents compared to 37 cents reported for the third quarter o

Pacific Sunwear Appoints Burden as COO

October 4, 2005

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced the appointment of Wendy E. Burden to the position of COO effective November 8, 2005. Ms. Burden will report to Seth Johnson, the company's CEO, and will be responsible for store operations, real estate a

Luxottica Acquires China Eyewear Chain

October 4, 2005

The Luxottica Group will acquire Ming Long Optical, the largest premium optical chain in the province of Guangdong, China. As a result, the Group becomes the leading operator of premium optical stores in China, with a total of 278 locations in two of the

Umbro Acquires 25% Stake in China Distributor

October 4, 2005

Umbro has entered into an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Team & Sports Ltd., the current licensee distributing Umbro product in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Umbro will pay a total consideration of $12 million for the stake in the company.

REI Plans New California and North Carolina Stores

October 4, 2005

REI plans to open two stores, oni in Santa Monica, Calif., and one in Pineville, N.C. The Santa Monica will open in the Spring of 2006 at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. The store in Pineville, a suburb north of Charlotte, N.C., wi